AUCTION  / 

THE CHET DOWNS COLLECTION AUCTION

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location134 Deborah Drive, New Braunfels, Texas, 78130, United States

Auction Details

Burley Auction Gallery is proud to present the lifelong collection of Chet Downs featuring an extensive King Ranch collection, King Ranch marked Winchester, King Ranch saddle & saddle blankets, marked chaps, & equipment, Texas Ranger badges & guns, & a collection of rare King Ranch photographs, Antique guns, early Colt Single Actions & Winchesters, Rare early ranching & chuck wagon photographs, Bianchi & McChesney Spurs, Bohlin Saddle, old west relics, old signs & advertising, Western Art, Original paintings by Donald Yena, & Joe Beeler, & much more. Please make plans to join us. 15%BP TX#15184. Preview Friday noon-6:00 & Saturday 8:00-10:00 Auction start. Online catalog available at BurleyAuction.com.
All items sold as is where is. See photos for condition, email info@burleyauction.com or call 830-629-9280 (Prior to sale day) if you have specific condition questions.

Winning bidders will receive an invoice on or before the TUESDAY following the auction.
< Prev# Rows102050100Next >1234567
 Choose Your Layout > Switch to Grid View Switch to List View
Robert Harrison Hill Country Oil Painting151 - Robert Harrison Hill Country Oil Painting
Burley Auction Group
Canvas: 12" x 16", Frame: 20" x 24".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 700.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Robert Harrison Cowboy With Cattle Oil Painting152 - Robert Harrison Cowboy With Cattle Oil Painting
Burley Auction Group
Painting: 11-1/2" x 15-1/2", Frame: 17-3/4" x 22".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 500.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Joe Beeler Original Water Color153 - Joe Beeler Original Water Color
Burley Auction Group
Joe Beeler was a real cowboy as well as a top artist. Notice the horse's ears. One is cocked back to the rider, and one is cocked forward to t...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,000.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Donald Yena Cow Trails, Dust & Wing Original Oil154 - Donald Yena Cow Trails, Dust & Wing Original Oil
Burley Auction Group
"Cow Trails, Dust & Wing". Canvas: 15" x 30", Frame: 22-1/2" x 37-1/2".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,500.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Donald Yena "Trouble Country" Original Oil155 - Donald Yena "Trouble Country" Original Oil
Burley Auction Group
"Trouble Country". 1970. One of Donald Yena's best works & the best available on the market now. canvas size 24x36
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for 15,000.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Donald Yena "A Bath Is Where You Take It" Oil156 - Donald Yena "A Bath Is Where You Take It" Oil
Burley Auction Group
"A Bath Is Where You Take It." Original oil. Canvas: 18" x 24", Frame: 25-1/2" x 31-1/2".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for 6,000.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Donald Yena "Big Rain, Little Fire" Oil On Canvas157 - Donald Yena "Big Rain, Little Fire" Oil On Canvas
Burley Auction Group
2009. Canvas: 11" x 14", Frame: 17" x 20".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 900.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Donald Yena "Lamp Light In a Rainy Night" Oil158 - Donald Yena "Lamp Light In a Rainy Night" Oil
Burley Auction Group
"Lamp Light In A Rainy Night". Dated 2004. Canvas: 9" x 12". Frame: 13-3/4" x 16-3/4".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 600.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Donald Yena "Sheep Herder At The Waterhole"159 - Donald Yena "Sheep Herder At The Waterhole"
Burley Auction Group
Watercolor. 1982. 12" x 16", Frame: 18" x 21-1/2".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 550.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Big Foot Wallace Original Painting by Joe Grandee160 - Big Foot Wallace Original Painting by Joe Grandee
Burley Auction Group
Canvas: 11" x 14", Frame: 15" x 18".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,000.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Big Foot Wallace Photo161 - Big Foot Wallace Photo
Burley Auction Group
4" x 5-1/2"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 75.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Cattleman's Convention Badge162 - Cattleman's Convention Badge
Burley Auction Group
"1911" scratched into back.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 300.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Vintage Original Texas Ranger Photograhs163 - Vintage Original Texas Ranger Photograhs
Burley Auction Group
4-1/2" x 5-1/2, and 2-3/4" x 7"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 75.00
 
Details...Bookmark
6 N.H. Rose Texas Ranger Portraits164 - 6 N.H. Rose Texas Ranger Portraits
Burley Auction Group
6 Texas Ranger Portraits . "The Famous N. H. Rose Collection of Old Time Photographs" by various photographers including Noah H. Rose, a ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
6 N.H. Rose Texas Ranger Photos165 - 6 N.H. Rose Texas Ranger Photos
Burley Auction Group
6 Photos "The Famous N. H. Rose Collection of Old Time Photographs" by various photographers including Noah H. Rose, a San Antonio commerc...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 400.00
 
Details...Bookmark
N.H. Rose Texas Ranger Photos166 - N.H. Rose Texas Ranger Photos
Burley Auction Group
9 Photos "The Famous N. H. Rose Collection of Old Time Photographs" by various photographers including Noah H. Rose, a San Antonio commerc...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 1,200.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Collection Of Texas Ranger Photos167 - Collection Of Texas Ranger Photos
Burley Auction Group
7 Photos
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 350.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Collection Of 7 Texas Ranger Photos168 - Collection Of 7 Texas Ranger Photos
Burley Auction Group
Collection Of 7 Texas Ranger Photos some original, some N.H. Rose. "The Famous N. H. Rose Collection of Old Time Photographs"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 350.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Brite Ranch Bandit Raid Original Photograph169 - Brite Ranch Bandit Raid Original Photograph
Burley Auction Group
Photo shows 3 captured banditos.8" x 10"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 300.00
 
Details...Bookmark
N.H. Rose Photographs Texas Rangers & Outlaws170 - N.H. Rose Photographs Texas Rangers & Outlaws
Burley Auction Group
7 Photos.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 500.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Photo of Texas Ranger Frank Schmidt171 - Photo of Texas Ranger Frank Schmidt
Burley Auction Group
Taken in Realitos, Texas in 1887. 15" x 18"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 275.00
 
Details...Bookmark
N.H. Rose Texas Ranger Photographs172 - N.H. Rose Texas Ranger Photographs
Burley Auction Group
14 Photos The Famous N. H. Rose Collection of Old Time Photographs" by various photographers including Noah H. Rose, a San Antonio commercial...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 500.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Collection Of Four Texas Rangers Photos173 - Collection Of Four Texas Rangers Photos
Burley Auction Group
The Famous N. H. Rose Collection of Old Time Photographs" by various photographers including Noah H. Rose, a San Antonio commercial photographe...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 250.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Leaders Of The Wild Bunch Photograph174 - Leaders Of The Wild Bunch Photograph
Burley Auction Group
The Wild Bunch of "Robbers" Roost standing left to right Will Carver, Harry Longbaugh. Seated left to right Kid Curry, Ben Kilpatrick, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to mrczr for 1,495.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Colt 1873 SA Army .44-40175 - Colt 1873 SA Army .44-40
Burley Auction Group
With Factory Letter. Barrel measures 7-1/2". Factory nickel etched panel with original eagle grips. Made in 1884. Antique.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,000.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Colt 1873 S/A Army .45176 - Colt 1873 S/A Army .45
Burley Auction Group
Original nickel finish with factory letter. Made I 1894. Antique.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Colt Lightning Large Frame Octagon Rifle 40-60-260177 - Colt Lightning Large Frame Octagon Rifle 40-60-260
Burley Auction Group
With factory letter, made in 1891. Pop up rear tang sights. Antique.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,500.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Winchester Model 1873 .32-20178 - Winchester Model 1873 .32-20
Burley Auction Group
Special order Octagon Barrel With button Mag. Made in 1892. Antique.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 950.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Colt Police Positive .38179 - Colt Police Positive .38
Burley Auction Group
* Factory Inscribed "American Railway Express" on back strap. Made In 1920.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 550.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Ferrocarriles Nacionales De Mexico Folk Art Train180 - Ferrocarriles Nacionales De Mexico Folk Art Train
Burley Auction Group
N de M on side of train. 8" x 12" x 46"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 250.00
 
Details...Bookmark
2 Leather Bosals181 - 2 Leather Bosals
Burley Auction Group
Each approximately 7" x 13-1/2".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Collection Of 5 Rawhide Bosals182 - Collection Of 5 Rawhide Bosals
Burley Auction Group
Each one approximately 7-1/2" x 14"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 250.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Collection Of 8 Bosals183 - Collection Of 8 Bosals
Burley Auction Group
Various sizes.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Collection Of 9 Pairs of Horse Hobbles184 - Collection Of 9 Pairs of Horse Hobbles
Burley Auction Group
Some contemporary. This includes one very rare one made of iron with a key. After everybody got tired of the Indian's cutting the rope on leat...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Large Collection of 43 Single Spurs185 - Large Collection of 43 Single Spurs
Burley Auction Group
43 Single spurs and 4 pairs. Various makers.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 700.00
 
Details...Bookmark
5 Sets Of Early Hand Cuffs186 - 5 Sets Of Early Hand Cuffs
Burley Auction Group
3 Pairs have a working key. All various lengths and makers.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 300.00
 
Details...Bookmark
2 Sets Of Leg Irons187 - 2 Sets Of Leg Irons
Burley Auction Group
Lengths: 21" & 20-1/2".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 125.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Outstanding Buffalo Horn Set188 - Outstanding Buffalo Horn Set
Burley Auction Group
Circa early 20th century.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for 225.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Rare Pair of Texas Star Steel Stirrups189 - Rare Pair of Texas Star Steel Stirrups
Burley Auction Group
Texas star on one side and "T" for Texas on the other side, with hearts on the bottoms.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 225.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Willas Lade Marked Chaps190 - Willas Lade Marked Chaps
Burley Auction Group
Willas Lade Marked Chaps
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Horse Hair Headstall & Reins191 - Horse Hair Headstall & Reins
Burley Auction Group
Horse Hair Headstall & Reins
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Braided Leather & Horse Hair Bridal192 - Braided Leather & Horse Hair Bridal
Burley Auction Group
Braided Leather & Horse Hair Bridal
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
 
Details...Bookmark
3 Horse Hair Quirts193 - 3 Horse Hair Quirts
Burley Auction Group
3 Horse Hair Quirts
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Rare Horse Hair Whip194 - Rare Horse Hair Whip
Burley Auction Group
Rare Horse Hair Whip
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 300.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Spanish Colonial Leg Guard in Mesquite Frame195 - Spanish Colonial Leg Guard in Mesquite Frame
Burley Auction Group
Ornate Spanish Colonial Leg Guard in mesquite Frame: 27-1/2" x 43-1/2".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Kelly Bros Goose Neck Spurs196 - Kelly Bros Goose Neck Spurs
Burley Auction Group
Rowels: 1-1/2"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 400.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Cow Horn Walking Cane197 - Cow Horn Walking Cane
Burley Auction Group
Scarce.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 350.00
 
Details...Bookmark
1904 U.S. Rock Island Arsenal Enamelware Canteen198 - 1904 U.S. Rock Island Arsenal Enamelware Canteen
Burley Auction Group
Rare. enamelwae canteen "U.S. R.I.A. 1904" on strap.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 225.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Early Homemade Stag Handle Spaying Knife199 - Early Homemade Stag Handle Spaying Knife
Burley Auction Group
With leather thong. Blade: 3".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to twisterii for 115.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Old Texas Star Rafter T Brand Side Knife & Sheath200 - Old Texas Star Rafter T Brand Side Knife & Sheath
Burley Auction Group
Texas Star on handle as well as a Rafter T brand. What's neat is that all the rivets on the sheath are stamped with a star -- pure Texas! A...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
 
Details...Bookmark